Baltic MR RoulettevsOrient Bambino Version 6

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Baltic MR Roulette at true scale

MR Roulette

Orient Bambino Version 6 at true scale

Bambino Version 6

Diameter

36mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

lowest

46.5mm

Thickness

9mm

lowest

12.3mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

40h

MSRP

$545

$285

lowest

Movement

Hangzhou 5000A

Orient F6724

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
40.5mm
Thickness
9mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Caseback
n/a
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou 5000A
Orient F6724
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$285
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Baltic MR Roulette

The Baltic MR Roulette features a 36mm case with vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs, and a vintage roulette-styled dial with multi-sector design. Reviewers note the dial textures create a perception of depth, with contrasting brushed and grained surfaces. The Hangzhou 5000A micro-rotor movement is visually appealing but described by reviewers as feeling rattly and producing a jangly sound when tapped. Overall, reviewers highlight the MR Roulette's unique dial design and finishing, despite some reservations about the micro-rotor movement's sound and feel.

From video reviewers

The MR Roulette's excellent finishing, particularly on the case and the bezel, is a notable strength. The bracelet's noise when moved around is a shared weakness. Reviewers do not explicitly disagree on any specific point.

Orient Bambino Version 6

The Orient Bambino Version 6 is widely praised as a great value budget dress watch, with owners specifically highlighting its beautiful dial and overall finishing. It is noted for keeping excellent time for an automatic movement. Some owners find the watch large, and opinions are divided on the leather strap. A mismatched date window at the 3 o'clock position is criticized for detracting from the dress watch aesthetic, and one reviewer found the crystal quality low due to excessive reflection. The Orient Bambino Version 6 is valued for its vintage-style design and modern functionality. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Version 6 highly for its dial and finishing at its price point.